Project NOMAD

Knowledge That Never Goes Offline

A self-contained offline server packed with encyclopedic knowledge, local AI, and essential tools — ready when the internet isn't.

What is Project N.O.M.A.D.?

Node for Offline Media, Archives, and Data — a self-contained offline server that keeps you informed and empowered, anytime, anywhere. When the grid goes down, NOMAD keeps working.

Offline Knowledge

Wikipedia, guides, medical references

Local AI

Run LLMs completely offline

Offline Maps

Navigate without cell service

Education

Khan Academy & courses offline

Built For Those Who Prepare

Whether you're planning for emergencies or living off-grid, NOMAD has you covered.

Emergency Preparedness

When infrastructure fails, NOMAD keeps working. Medical references, survival guides, and encyclopedic knowledge — no internet required.

Off-Grid Living

Cabin, RV, or sailboat — bring a complete library, AI assistant, and offline maps wherever you go. True digital independence.

Tech Enthusiasts

Run local LLMs, self-host your knowledge base, own your data. Built for beefy hardware and those who want full control.

Education

Khan Academy, Wikipedia for Schools, and more — complete learning resources for families anywhere, even without connectivity.

What's Inside

NOMAD bundles best-in-class open source tools into one cohesive system.

Information Library

Powered by Kiwix

Offline Wikipedia, WikiHow, Project Gutenberg, medical references, and more — terabytes of human knowledge at your fingertips.

AI Assistant

Powered by Ollama

Run powerful large language models completely offline. Chat, write, analyze, code — all without sending data anywhere.

Offline Maps

Powered by OpenStreetMap

Full offline mapping with OpenStreetMap data. Navigate, plan routes, and explore terrain without any cell service.

Education Platform

Powered by Kolibri

Khan Academy courses, educational videos, interactive lessons — complete K-12 curriculum available offline.

Built for Robust Hardware

NOMAD is the no-compromises solution. It's designed to run local AI, store extensive offline libraries, and deliver a full-featured experience.

Looking for something lightweight for a Raspberry Pi? Check out projects like Internet in a Box. NOMAD is for when you want the full experience.

See how your hardware stacks up

Recommended Specs

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 / Intel Core i7 or better
Memory32 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 3060+ (more VRAM = bigger models)
Storage500 GB+ SSD

Ubuntu or Debian-based Linux recommended. Windows support via Docker Desktop for development.

Ready to Go Offline?

NOMAD is free, open source, and ready to deploy. Get started in minutes with a single command.

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